SQUAD NEWSIt’s a new-look All Blacks side to the one that overcame the Barbarians 31-22 at Twickenham last week. Just 11 players remain from London with a number of senior All Blacks returning to the starting fifteen. In the pack, captain Kieran Read returns and is joined by veterans Dane Coles and Sam Whitelock. In the backline, Aaron Smith is back in the nine jersey while Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty occupy the midfield. For France, the big talking point is the return of blockbusting midfielder Mathieu Bastareuad to the side for the first time in two years. There will also be a touch of the unknown about France with four players set to make their Test debut.

BRUISING BATTLEIt will be a clash of contrasting styles in the midfield where the all-round excellence of Sonny Bill Williams lines up against the bull-dozing Mathieu Bastareuad. At 120kg, Bastareuad is an imposing physical specimen and will be looking to make a big impact on his return to the side for the first time in two years. Williams skipped the Barbarians clash and will be raring to secure his place as the first choice second five-eighth for the remainder of the Vista Northern Tour. Expect plenty of direct running from Bastareuad, while Williams will be looking to provide attacking opportunities for his flying outside backs. ARMISTICE DAYThe game will be played on the 99th anniversary of Armistice Day. To mark the occasion, the All Blacks will wear the RSA poppy on their sleeve and the Dave Gallaher Trophy will be on the line. Gallaher was the captain of the Original All Blacks who died in battle during World War One.

FAST FACTThe All Blacks are three tries away from scoring a record 2,000 Test tries.